We know that cauliflower is one of the most hated vegetables ever, but hear us out on this one! This is our chef’s way of successfully making cauliflower delicious. The cauliflower is complimented by fresh tomatoes, golden raisins, peanuts, pink-eyed peas, and is simmered in a Madras curry sauce. This dish will silence cauliflower naysayers everywhere, scouts honor!

2. Fill a large saucepot three quarters full with salted water, place over high heat and bring to a boil.

3. While waiting for the water to boil, cut cauliflower head in half. With a large chef’s knife cut the cauliflower into medium to small florets, discarding the core and leaves.

4. Fill a large kitchen bowl with ice water. When water comes to a boil add the peas and boil for 4 minutes, next add the cauliflower florets and let both boil for 3 more minutes. Cut the heat, remove the florets and peas with a slotted kitchen spoon, and add to the bowl of ice water. Place the cooking water back on high heat, this will be your pasta cooking water.

5. In a small bowl mix curry spice and half of olive oil together stirring to incorporate, reserve until later use.

6. While waiting for the pasta water to boil, heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and garlic, and cook until fragrant. Add curry spice/oil mixture and red pepper flakes, cook for another 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

7. When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta to pot while stirring. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking liquid. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

8. Heat the pan of tomatoes and garlic on medium-high heat. Add cauliflower, peas and raisins to pan, stirring to incorporate. When the vegetables are warm, add the pasta, butter and reserved pasta cooking water. Continue to cook over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the pasta has absorbed some of the sauce. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.